Tis the Season of BIG GIVEAWAYS

It seems like every blog I read is offering up a delicious bloggity giveaway. Inspired by the giving, I decided to host one myself. So I bring you a BIG giveaway!

Today I went to a BIG box store. A BIG box store that sell big boxes of things…at discounts prices. The very kind folks at MyBlogSpark offered me the opportunity to try out one of the big guys: BJ’s Wholesale Club.

In all honesty, I’ve never been a wholesale club member. I’ve used a friend’s ownership to buy sparkling water a few times, but that’s about it. Working at a food co-op for 5 years, really taught me the impact your dollars can make in your local economy. While I understand that a wholesale club does employ local folks, I really would rather buy spinach from my local farmer. I live in a small household, so big bulk buying doesn’t appeal to me as much, but if I had a large family I’m sure I would be ALL over it!

With all that said, I’ll try anything once. And so today I made the trek down to Raleigh and in to the BJ’s.

The staff were super friendly, and it did seem much more approachable than Costco and Sam’s. I feel that the size of the store must have been smaller, but I’m really not sure. As for my loot:

I stocked up on ALL the naughty stuff! (for me and for Max)

10 Busy Bones for 10 dollars, Riceworks, a new Gluten free cracker I’ve never seen before Crunchmaster,Sabra hummus (aka the only hummus), Laughing Cow wedges, tasty peppermint mocha coffee creamer, and WAAAYYYYY too much Ranch for two people.

Overall my experience was positive. I DEFINITELY saved money on items that I can’t get at my local co-op and everyone at BJ’s was super nice and helpful. Plus, you really can’t go wrong with a giant tub of Sabra. I’m going to have a smile on my face until January because of that alone!

Want to try BJ’s Wholesale Club for yourself?

BIG GIVEAWAY

MyBlogSpark and BJ’s Wholesale Club is offering one very lucky Gluten Hates Me reader a FREE 60-day trial membership AND a $25 Gift Card to help you start shopping!

To enter: Leave me a comment or send me an email with an item that you might want to stock up on. I’ll choose the winner by the ol’ random number integer on Sunday, December 6th.

Want more chances to win? Tweet about it. Blog about it. Email it out. And then comment back to me and let me know!

After my BIG adventure, Parrish and I FINALLY decorated our tree!

So pretty. And cozy. And Christmas-y. Max approved:

but was also a bit confused. Seven years later, he still doesn’t understand why he can’t drink the tree water!

I hope everyone has a great hump day!! I’m starting my new holiday work schedule, which means going in late and working late. Hmmm…I wonder if I’ll be able to fit in a run before work… Either way, I will be recreating this bowl of oats!

17 comments:

I'm interested to hear about the Crunchmaster crackers...They were in my Sam's Club flyer but hadn't gotten them yet at the store. I had NO IDEA that Uno's did a gluten free flatbread - will have to see if our carries it!!!

Hey Marlow! Just want to say love reading your recipes and such! I have Celiac and it's awesome to see your product reviews etc!

I would LOVE to stock up on fresh produce from BJ's. I eat TONS of fruit and veggies everyday because I am a Raw Vegan so whereas a typical person would eat like one apple with breakfast, my breakfast would literally BE APPLES, like 4 of them lol.

Also, I'd love to stock up on McCormick spices, I go through cinnamon and curry powder like it's not tomorrow!

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Ok, so I'm curious... you say that Uno's pizzas are new and improved. In what way? I am terribly unimpressed by what I've had there in the past, and had decided not to go back, so your input would be appreciated.

MORE approachable than Costco or Sams? Sounds like a great experience! Especially if they offer so much that's gluten free - I'd love to try the Riceworks OR Crunchmaster crackers (if I could find them!).